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Empowering Agriculture: International Conference India

  A Milestone Event for Gender-Inclusive Agriculture

In a significant step towards promoting gender equality and resilience in agricultural practices, President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the international research conference titled "From research to impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems" on October 9, 2023, at the NASC Complex in Pusa, New Delhi. This four-day conference is jointly hosted by the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The collaboration between these two institutions aims to harness national and international research to empower women to assume leadership roles and drive the transformation of agriculture and food systems on a global scale.   Notable Speakers on Gender-Inclusive Agriculture Among the distinguished speakers at the conference are Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, India's G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant, and CGIAR interim Executive Managing Director Professor Andrew Campbell.  

Fostering Women-Led Development

Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), highlighted the conference's significance in the wake of the recent G20 Summit, which resoundingly endorsed women-led development. Dr. Pathak emphasized the importance of recognizing and promoting leadership and decision-making roles for women concerning climate change, food security, and nutrition.  

Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice

Dr. Nicoline de Haan, Director of the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform, emphasized that the conference is designed to facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge and bridge the gap between research and practice. Its overarching goal is to cultivate gender-equal and socially inclusive, resilient food systems. Dr. de Haan stated that gender inequality in agri-food systems remains a significant global challenge, further exacerbated by crises like COVID-19 and climate change.   Tackling Gender Inequality in Agriculture Women frequently experience greater food insecurity and suffer more severe impacts from external shocks like floods and droughts. The conference aims to combine research, evidence, and practical insights to guide policymakers and investors toward solutions that promote global gender equality and women's empowerment.  

A Global Network of Researchers Unites

The CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research are collaboratively assembling a global network of gender researchers, and they are actively bringing them together with other experts, practitioners, and policymakers. Together, their shared mission revolves around evaluating the current landscape of agricultural gender research and formulating innovative solutions to foster more equitable, just, and resilient agri-food systems.   A Diverse Program The event is set to feature an extensive program, including over 140 oral presentations, 85 posters, 25 high-level plenary and keynote speakers, and 60 parallel sessions. In addition, both international exhibitors and Indian women entrepreneurs will be present to showcase their work and innovations. Furthermore, the gathering will see participation from diverse delegates, representing a wide array of research institutes, national agricultural research and extension systems, non-government organizations, civil society organizations, funding partners, policy-making bodies, as well as the private sector.  

Forging a Path to Gender Equity in Agriculture

ICAR, in close collaboration with CGIAR and various research partners, persistently plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of India's 126 million smallholder farmers. As a CGIAR Impact Platform, GENDER actively seeks to broker knowledge, fostering the co-creation of agricultural solutions that benefit women and contribute to the establishment of equitable, resilient, and prosperous societies. This partnership with ICAR, recognized as one of the world's largest national agricultural research and extension systems, presents CGIAR and its research partners with an invaluable opportunity to seamlessly collaborate, connect with on-the-ground demand, and collectively strive to achieve substantial impact.  

Leveraging Expertise for Positive Outcomes

ICAR, with its 113 institutes and 76 agricultural universities spread across India, will be instrumental in identifying evidence-based priorities and innovations to translate G20 commitments on women's leadership in climate action, food security, and nutrition into tangible benefits for women and men farmers, as well as entire communities. CGIAR will contribute to this process by providing world-class expertise, evidence, and proven solutions.   Sources: THX News & Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Read the full article